Earth, fire, wind and water are elemental to our existence. When asked to create an outdoor shower for a former woodshop-turned-residence, we looked to the elements of nature to construct a bathing space that respects its environment and crafts an experience. We turned to the forest, the boundary upon which the shower is placed, and allowed nature to dictate our material palette. Using wood in many forms, we created a cedar wind and privacy screen, a board formed concrete wall, and tied it all together with a custom-steel framed cordwood. The result is an immersive, sensorial bathing experience within nature.

We had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.

Dining and living level interior of an AIA East Bay Award-winning new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA. The full-height board-formed concrete retaining wall; the hillside itself brought inside and celebrated as the home's most powerful material gesture; receives a dramatic diagonal grid of light and shadow cast through the continuous steel-framed skylight slot above, creating a living artwork that shifts throughout the day as the sun moves across the site.

Living Room. Photography by Manolo Langis Located at the intersection where Sunset Boulevard meets the Pacific Ocean, this iconic board formed concrete structure was neglected for years. SUBU Design Architecture was brought in to reimagine the space along with a team of professionals. Through a collective effort, this unique structure has been reorganize to fit a variety of lifestyles and commercial needs.

Earth, fire, wind and water are elemental to our existence. When asked to create an outdoor shower for a former woodshop-turned-residence, we looked to the elements of nature to construct a bathing space that respects its environment and crafts an experience. We turned to the forest, the boundary upon which the shower is placed, and allowed nature to dictate our material palette. Using wood in many forms, we created a cedar wind and privacy screen, a board formed concrete wall, and tied it all together with a custom-steel framed cordwood. The result is an immersive, sensorial bathing experience within nature.

A serene guest bedroom designed as a secondary primary suite, defined by board-formed concrete, warm wood, and a semi-custom low-profile bed. A full-height pivot door connects the room directly to the main hallway, reinforcing the home’s axial planning and material continuity. Restrained finishes, soft lighting, and minimal furnishings allow light, texture, and indoor–outdoor flow to take precedence.

Board form concrete fireplace on Galiano island finished in plaster to replicate 6" thick concrete
Inspiration for a modern home design remodel in Vancouver

Concrete cladding and concrete panels bring endless variety, such as this wood grain textured finish. Many styles can be explored across a vertical space, including industrial, sleek, and modern looks that are warm and inviting. With this project in Toronto we used dark tinted panels with the board-formed concrete texture to get an industrial look.

Concrete cladding and concrete panels bring endless variety, such as this wood grain textured finish. Many styles can be explored across a vertical space, including industrial, sleek, and modern looks that are warm and inviting. With this project in Toronto we used dark tinted panels with the board-formed concrete texture to get an industrial look.

Modern, concrete fireplace surround with build-in media wall. Distressed concrete panels are used to give this fireplace surround an modern look & feel.

Powder room of a ground-up new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA, as featured on America ByDesign on CBS. A compact floating multicolor large-aggregate terrazzo vanity block. Slim chrome-frame rectangular mirror above the shelf. Brass disc wall sconce with frosted globe casting warm light. Concealed wall-hung toilet with white dual-flush plate at right. Raw board-formed concrete accent wall at right — the seismic foundation wall expressed as the powder room's feature surface, its horizontal timber grain texture visible in raking artificial light. White oak hardwood floors. New Construction - Fold House - Berkeley Hills CA - CB Architecture + Design

Concrete cladding and concrete panels bring endless variety, such as this wood grain textured finish. Many styles can be explored across a vertical space, including industrial, sleek, and modern looks that are warm and inviting. With this project in Toronto we used dark tinted panels with the board-formed concrete texture to get an industrial look.

Concrete cladding and concrete panels bring endless variety, such as this wood grain textured finish. Many styles can be explored across a vertical space, including industrial, sleek, and modern looks that are warm and inviting. With this project in Toronto we used dark tinted panels with the board-formed concrete texture to get an industrial look.

Board-formed concrete anchors the vanity wall and continues seamlessly into the open shower, transitioning to tile at the niche. The fixed glass panel maintains visual openness while highlighting the layered material detail between concrete, stone, and tile.

BoardForm Concrete Overlay Feature Wall: Distinct Interiors Interior Design: KBC Developments Photography: Ema Peter Photography
Example of a trendy home office design in Vancouver

Wine storage nook of a ground-up new construction home in the Berkeley Hills, CA, as featured on America ByDesign on CBS. Raw board-formed concrete walls surround a built-in wine storage zone - the horizontal timber grain texture of the formwork pressed permanently into the concrete surface, creating a tactile backdrop that references the seismic-resistant pier and grade beam foundation structure. New Construction - Fold House - Berkeley Hills CA - CB Architecture + Design

Concrete cladding and concrete panels bring endless variety, such as this wood grain textured finish. Many styles can be explored across a vertical space, including industrial, sleek, and modern looks that are warm and inviting. With this project in Toronto we used dark tinted panels with the board-formed concrete texture to get an industrial look.

A restrained material palette defines this guest bedroom, where a board-formed concrete accent wall introduces texture and weight behind a custom low-profile wood bed. Sculptural bedside lighting and integrated nightstands maintain visual simplicity while reinforcing the room’s architectural clarity.

Earth, fire, wind and water are elemental to our existence. When asked to create an outdoor shower for a former woodshop-turned-residence, we looked to the elements of nature to construct a bathing space that respects its environment and crafts an experience. We turned to the forest, the boundary upon which the shower is placed, and allowed nature to dictate our material palette. Using wood in many forms, we created a cedar wind and privacy screen, a board formed concrete wall, and tied it all together with a custom-steel framed cordwood. The result is an immersive, sensorial bathing experience within nature.